CRL interns wanted

We are looking for awesome rangatahi (youth) like Leuasa, pictured at Te Wai Horotiu Station (Aotea), who are interested in joining the Link Alliance team as we construct the City Rail Link. Leuasa was an intern in Link Alliance’s Progressive Employment Programme (PEP). She made such an impression she now works for the project full-time. 

The PEP is a 16-week paid internship open to Māori and Pacific rangatahi (youth) between 16-24 years old. Successful applicants get to try out a variety of roles within the project while receiving full mentorship, learning development opportunities, and guided work support. Graduates can continue working with Link Alliance full-time.

Leuasa had never really considered a career in the construction industry before applying but decided to give the PEP a try because she wanted to learn new things, see what she was capable of, and step out of her comfort zone. She said she has never looked back and values what the internship has taught her about herself. Through her role she grew more confident.

“I’m a good listener, pick up things fast, have good communication skills and I enjoy interacting with people," she said.

"The PEP helped me recognise that.”

City Rail Link Ltd and Link Alliance are proud of Leuasa, her colleagues and all they bring to the project. Leuasa believes what makes PEP special is the range of career opportunities interns are exposed to, what they can learn in their roles, and the support interns get from those they work with.

“There is a great support system. Everyone is so nice.”

She encourages rangatahi to consider applying if they are at a crossroads in their life and are looking for something positive to try.

To learn more about the PEP or apply, email hauwai.mcgahan@linkalliance.co.nz or berenize.peita@linkalliance.co.nz.

Apply quick because applications close Monday 1 August and PEP intake starts Monday 16 August